katabolic

• Adjetivo relativo ao catabolismo, o processo metabólico de degradação de moléculas complexas em moléculas mais simples, com liberação de energia. É mais comum usar a forma 'catabólico' em português.

An obsolete adjective relating to the metabolic process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy.

1. Relating to catabolismC1formalscientific

   Pertaining to the metabolic process where complex molecules are broken down into simpler ones, often releasing energy.

   Catabólico

   • The katabolic phase of metabolism provides energy for cellular functions.
   • Certain hormones promote katabolic reactions in muscle tissue.
   • During fasting, the body enters a katabolic state to use stored energy.

   Sinônimoscatabolic

   Antônimosanabolic

2. Destructive metabolismC1formalscientific

   Characterized by the breakdown of complex substances into simpler ones, often associated with energy release or cellular degradation.

   Catabólico

   • Prolonged stress can lead to a katabolic state in the body.
   • The drug was found to have katabolic effects on bone density.
   • Katabolic processes are essential for recycling cellular components.

   Sinônimoscatabolic

   Antônimosanabolicbiosyntheticconstructivesynthetic